H.R.1163 — Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
House Roll Call
H.R.1163
| Bill | H.R.1163 — Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Recommit |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 210 / Nay 221 / Present 0 / Not Voting 4 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | 221 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 210 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Recommit
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 1163 - Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
The Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act (HR 1163) aims to enhance the integrity of unemployment insurance programs and safeguard taxpayer funds from fraudulent claims. This legislation addresses the surge in unemployment fraud that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in significant financial losses for both state and federal governments.
Key Provisions:
Fraud Prevention Measures: The bill mandates the implementation of robust verification processes for unemployment claims, including identity verification and cross-checking with other state and federal databases to detect fraudulent applications.
Funding and Resources: HR 1163 authorizes additional federal funding to assist states in upgrading their unemployment insurance systems and implementing advanced fraud detection technologies. This funding is aimed at enhancing state capabilities to prevent and respond to fraudulent claims.
Victim Support: The legislation establishes a framework for supporting victims of unemployment fraud, including provisions for restoring benefits to those who were wrongfully denied due to fraudulent activities.
Reporting Requirements: States are required to report on their fraud prevention efforts and the effectiveness of the measures implemented, ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of federal funds.
Agencies Affected: The bill primarily impacts state unemployment insurance agencies, the Department of Labor, and the Office of Inspector General, which will oversee compliance and effectiveness of the fraud prevention measures.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: The primary beneficiaries of HR 1163 are taxpayers, who will see reduced losses from fraud, and legitimate unemployment claimants, who will have a more secure process for receiving benefits. The bill also imposes regulatory measures on state agencies to enhance their operational integrity.
Timeline: The latest action on HR 1163 involved a motion to reconsider, which was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating bipartisan support for the bill’s objectives. Further implementation timelines will depend on the appropriations process and state-level adaptations following federal guidelines.
Yea (210)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
A
André Carson
M
Matt Cartwright
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
A
Anna Eshoo
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Emilia Sykes
D
David Trone
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
Nay (221)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
B
Brad Finstad
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kevin McCarthy
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
G
George Santos
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
